Rega or VPI

At that price point on the VPI, I believe i would go with the Rega 25. The best deal in the VPI line is the Scout which lists for $1600 using the JMW9 tonearm. This is an excelent table and better than the Rega.

I'm no expert on Rega vs. VPI, but I do own a P25 w/a Benz Glider. Judging from the used prices on A'Gon, $750 for a used P25 is "in the ballpark". Or, you can get a used P25 with a cartridge in the $800+ range, if you want to deal with shipping to you, etc. If you are "tempted to snap it up", & it's in nice condition, I'd say go for it. It would be great if it includes the original box as well. The P25 may be a "no brainer" at that price. (Like Bigtee said, even a used VPI Scout will cost you a lot more).

Bottom line, I don't think you can do any better for $750. I keep thinking about upgrading from my P25, but a sig. upgrade would cost at least 3 times as much, IMHO. Just buy it! You can always unload it for that amount should you decide to sell. Just my 2 cents.

If you can get a P25 at that price and at the same time avoid the risk of damage during shipping, then I would say go for it.

I would have too agree with everyone above. I have a Vpi and love it. I have the very bottom of the line HW19 jr. But w/ cartridge a extras, you are well above $750.
I think that is a good price, and you get to touch it and see it. That is a huge plus.

Don't waste your money. Either table will be a lateral move...